The Classic Hungarian Food Tour with Wine Tasting

Tour price: 70€

DURATION: 4 hoursWHEN:
November to March 12:00 - Wednesday, Saturday
April to October 12:00 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Explore the traditional ingredients of Hungarian cuisine and enjoy the cultural experience while tasting some typical food of the country. Your local guide will introduce you to the everyday life of Hungarian people through some hidden places in Budapest. Join our four-hour long walking tour and enjoy the experience!

Tour Price

2018 Rates

Important note: We try our very best to cater for dietary requirements but due to local food customs we cannot guarantee that this will be possible in all cases. Options for vegetarians, guests with allergies and religious dietary restrictions may be very limited.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, generous food and drink tastings.

Exclusions: Entry fees to sights and museums, transport to the meeting point or from the conclusion point, gratuity/tip.

Meeting Point

Full Tour Description

Duration: 4 hours

Exploring Budapest through its food and drinks is the best way to do it! Our food, wine, and cultural walking tour begins at The Central Market Hall - one of Europe's largest and most spectacular indoor markets - and continues through the charming nearby neighbourhood. Be sure to come with an appetite. You will need it on this tour!

At the Central Market Hall, we will begin getting acquainted with Hungarian cuisine through the great variety and abundance of ingredients (which are mostly local and seasonal) on display. We will discuss the history of the building, the culture of eating and drinking in Hungary, and Hungarian's everyday cooking and eating habits. The tour also includes an introduction to Hungarian paprika and we'll reveal why it is so special, how Hungarian cooks use it, and how it is produced. After tasting a few carefully selected things at the market, we will head out to the surrounding neighbourhood and visit a few more places. Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant, where we will taste a special Hungarian spirit as well. No day in Budapest is complete without dessert, so we will also stop at a cafe visited only by locals to taste some very special local dumplings.

The tour will end with a tasting of three quintessential Hungarian wines. During the tasting, your guide will introduce you to the Hungarian wine regions, varietals, and styles. This tour will give you a taste of the traditional side of Hungarian cuisine, as well as the modern artisan producers and speciality food shops of the area.

Our walking tours run with small groups and generally do not have more than 15 participants. This makes them interactive and personal and gives you plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know your guide. You can also hit them up for local tips and hints of where to go and what else to do.

Booking Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Points:

Important notice: We try our very best to cater for dietary requirements but due to local food customs we cannot guarantee that this will be possible in all cases. Options for vegetarians, guests with allergies and religious dietary restrictions may be very limited.

Guests under 18 are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, they will be served soft drinks instead.

Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 4 hours.

Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.

Supplier reserves the right to make changes without prior notice when necessary.

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. No show or non-participation on the tour will not be refunded.